Natural shampoo never even crossed my mind for more than two decades. Over the past couple years, as my family has tried to eat healthier and cut back on toxic chemicals in our house. I have experimented with all sorts of organic and “all natural” shampoos. Sadly, all left me a little closer to broke and [...]
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Ah, scented candles. I remember the days when I’d stroll past a store full of them and stuff my nose deep into these colorful object. “This one smells like vanilla! This one is cake batter! Oh my goodness, cookie dough!!” I'd linger in the synthetic fragrances and feel all cozy inside. Funny how things change. [...]
Growing up I always would watch my mom go outside and do her gardening. As a child I didn’t understand her fascination with gardening. Since my only real job outside was to weed, I didn’t have the same love affair as my mom. But as I got older, the image of her being outside became [...]
If you haven’t heard of activated charcoal, then you’re definitely not alone. I went some time before hearing about it. But then one day, I was at my sister’s house, and I noticed a small bag on her shelf in the kitchen. “What is this?” I questioned. “Activated charcoal!” she exclaimed. “I love it!” The only [...]
We’ve all been told over and over again “eat your veggies!” I’m sure at this point in your life you know how good veggies are for you. You know you should be eating them (and most likely be eating more of them than you already are). But let’s face it… sometimes it can be hard [...]
Have you ever thought about the health benefits of furniture-free living? Wait. Let's go back a step. Have you ever thought about the possibility of furniture-free living? Because, if you're like I was a couple years ago, you may not even know furniture-free living is even a thing. Yeah, furniture-free living is totally a thing. [...]
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So, you've decided to eat a certain way. Whether that's to just eat real food or master a specific diet that fits your needs - good for you. It takes patience. It takes work and commitment. And a lot of recipe searching. You feel good. You know you are doing something good for your body. But then it happens. [...]
Let’s face it - we all love to indulge and have a yummy dessert now and again. But just because you want to have your cake and eat it too doesn’t mean you have to throw out all that you believe in when it comes to healthy eating. Dessert does not have to be unhealthy [...]
I have a secret, and it may surprise you: I hate exercise. There I said it. I realize it may be strange to hear those words come from a dancer, movement therapist, and health nut. But it's true. Exercise has always been one of those "shoulds" that I never really liked doing. During my dancing days [...]
Living with a cold or cough is no fun at all. Not only will your throat be a constant nagging pain, but you’ll likely wake yourself up regularly through the night in coughing fits and annoy everyone in your office. It hurts to talk and it seems like it sticks around for ages after the [...]
Home remedies are all the rage at the moment and it seems that no matter what the ailment, there are a plethora of natural solutions out there that claim to be able to help. This is true for colds, for general lethargy and for any number of other issues. But what about something very concrete [...]
Looking for healthier, more natural Halloween candy options. Um, yeah. Me, too. Here's the thing - I am a crazy planner. I am always weeks, months, even years ahead of myself. I love to be organized, on top of things, timely, and prepared. But for some reason, I always seem to fail at holidays. FAIL. [...]
I've been on a mission to find all the most awesome pressure cooker recipes. Why? Because I am so in love my pressure cooker. As someone who is always pressed for time, I’m constantly looking for ways to speed up things in the kitchen - without compromising on nutrition or our health. It can be [...]
It's apple season! Apples are incredibly healthy and can provide you with a large range of benefits when consumed regularly. Fortunately, they also happen to be delicious and very versatile, which means they’re something that most of us can add to our diet without too much trouble. In fact, once you get a taste for [...]
Looking for something new to add to your superfood shopping list? Then consider black cherries! There are countless benefits of black cherry juice and these go way beyond the more typical fruits in your basket (apples, oranges and pears oh my!). In fact, all cherries and any cherry juice will do you a ton of [...]
The health benefits of infrared saunas are pretty awesome. But here's the thing, I never considered myself a "sauna girl". I mean, sure, I had a few experiences hopping in one of those sweaty, moist boxes of heat, but I never lasted more than about ten minutes before I felt like I was suffocating. Then [...]
Looking for some effective stretching exercises? Try this quick 30 second stretch for the most bang for your buck. If you're looking for ways to feel awesome, start stretching. A good stretch can wake you up, unlock tension, and make that too-long car ride seem less evil. The good news is you don’t have to [...]
Let's talk about your sitting posture. And back pain. And how your sitting posture is probably the reason why you have low back pain. And while we're talking about your sitting posture - I mostly want to to talk about your behind. Why? Because I have a bootylicious fix to give you a better butt [...]
